Valentina Chuyenko
Candidate of Jurisprudence, Associate Professor, Prince Volodymyr the Great NNIP, MAUP
Oleksandra Chuyenko
Master's student, Yaroslav the Wise National University of Law
The report is devoted to the important topic of modern migration policy and legal regulation of the status of refugees from Ukraine in the context of European integration. In connection with the complex events on the territory of Ukraine and the rapid increase in the number of Ukrainian refugees, new challenges and opportunities are opening up for their legal status and integration into the countries of the European Union.
The report analyzes the current state of legal regulation of the status of Ukrainian refugees in the European Union and identifies the problems faced by these refugees. Next, the article highlights promising directions and possible ways of reforming and improving this legal regulation with the aim of ensuring better protection of the rights and interests of Ukrainian refugees, as well as promoting their effective integration into European society.
One of the key directions is to improve procedures for assessing refugee status, reduce administrative barriers to obtaining this status, and establish fast and effective appeal mechanisms. It is also important to consider the possibility of expanding the list of bases on the basis of which refugee status can be granted, taking into account the specific situations faced by Ukrainian refugees.
The next important aspect is the support and integration of refugees once they have been granted status. This includes providing access to education, health services, the labor market and places to live. It is necessary to consider the possibilities of providing cultural adaptation and psychological support for refugees, which will contribute to their faster integration into society.
The report also discusses the importance of cooperation between the countries of the European Union and Ukraine in the field of migration and refugees, as well as the possibility of developing joint strategies and programs aimed at solving migration issues and supporting Ukrainian refugees.
It should be noted that the report notes the importance of reforming and improving the legal regulation of the status of Ukrainian refugees in the European Union in order to provide them with better protection and facilitate their successful integration into the new society. The measures discussed in the article can become the basis for the development of political decisions and legislative acts aimed at achieving this goal.
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